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Anduril Industries · 1 week ago

Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

6+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer will lead initiatives in manufacturing engineering and operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and support strategic programs.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define, lead and manage manufacturing engineering and operations initiatives from ideation through targeted pilots and broad roll-out

Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians to deeply understand their pain points, needs, and the intricacies of their workflows

Champion best practices across global manufacturing engineering teams. Define and share what good looks like via lunch and learns, templates, etc

Facilitate early engagement with cross-functional teams including product design, supply chain, business line, configuration management, quality, and EHS

Own new business processes for manufacturing engineering and industrial engineering. Balance standardization with adaptability for scalable, high-impact solutions

Identify areas of improvement on programs and provide actionable recommendations. Provide guidance on feasibility and risk for new manufacturing projects

Align manufacturing engineering milestones with integrated program schedule

Qualification

Manufacturing engineeringDesign for ManufacturingProgram managementDigital manufacturingStakeholder collaborationProcess thinkingOrganizational change leadershipProduct lifecycle knowledge

Required

3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, design engineering, digital manufacturing, program management, or engineering transformation

6+ years of experience overall in relevant domains

Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders to implement or improve products, tools, or manufacturing processes (especially involving product integration)

Proven experience successfully transitioning new products and/or production systems from development to full-scale production

Business impact mindset and a process thinker

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred

8 – 10+ years experience in relevant domains

Experience leading organizational change

Experience from engineering to production with deep knowledge of development, co-design, and engineering phases of product lifecycle

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.